pintail21 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 The bigger question is if the little planes will even exist come FY14
Fozzy Bear Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah, they'll be around FY14. As far as the PERSTEMPO thing, if that is about assignments, U-28 guys still are having a difficult time getting out of AFSOC or U-28s. Everyone was told again about 4 months ago to not expect to leave the community. Volunteering for a Reaper/ Pred would do it, but not much else.
pintail21 Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Yeah, they'll be around FY14. As far as the PERSTEMPO thing, if that is about assignments, U-28 guys still are having a difficult time getting out of AFSOC or U-28s. Everyone was told again about 4 months ago to not expect to leave the community. Volunteering for a Reaper/ Pred would do it, but not much else. I heard a rumor that a few relatively new U-28 dudes got pcs orders out of the blue and at least one person got an AMC gig. Any truth to that? As far as the preserving the family waiver, I know several dudes from different branches who are way outside the limit and their current and planned deployments and tdy's aren't changing so maybe the plan fell through or the waiver is pretty easy to get. Just my 2 cents.
Fozzy Bear Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Haven't heard about any new guys getting orders. Great community, but no idea about any "family waiver". You will not be popular with your family if you choose that community right now.
C-130Hoya Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 Ive been hearing rumblings that there might be a weight limit on the U-28. Any truth to the rumor? Any help would be appreciated. 1
TAMInated Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 Back when I got TAMIed there was a weight limit, I think it was 185 lbs. That was 5 years ago, though.
ATIS Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) 195lbs https://www.guardrese...file&id_vac=349 Two original/plankowner Navy types under 195lbs ready to go.... Cricket....Cricket Cheers ATIS Edited April 15, 2013 by ATIS
Fozzy Bear Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Yup. 195 pounds. You do NOT want to be the guy on the boss's radar regarding weight. Or PFT scores.
Combat Platypus Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 195#'s is a should, so there's a chance? At least cookies are o.k. now.
Guest LumberjackAxe Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 That's kind of scary... I really wanted U-28s, but they weren't on my drop---sounds like a good thing, I haven't weighed 195 since high school wrestling. I remember I had to cut weight during Phase I of UPT before I got to the T-6. The weight limit was 240, and I was 230. Apparently that was "too close," and had to weigh in before starting flying. Thought I was done cutting weight when I graduated HS, guess I was wrong! Thank God the -10 has a beafy motor in the seat.
Fozzy Bear Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Well no one has had there cookies slapped out of their mouth lately.
nsplayr Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Average PFT in one of the two U-28 ops squadrons (~150 people) is 94. Average. The other squadron is right behind us (sts). Don't be fat. Whether you like it or think it's dumb, it's definitely a thing that will get noticed.
magnetfreezer Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Average PFT in one of the two U-28 ops squadrons (~150 people) is 94. Average. The other squadron is right behind us (sts). Don't be fat. Whether you like it or think it's dumb, it's definitely a thing that will get noticed. I'm guessing you don't have a lot of >6 foot (sts) guys either.
alohacessna Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 About half a cookie dropped right out of my mouth when PP questioned if I should be eating a cookie..... I was never less than 200 lbs. I always viewed the weight issue under the auspice that I was TAMI'd there and was just doing my part to fill the needs of the Air Force. I was never going to be less than 195, but always did my best to stay as low as I could. The weight limits weren't a huge deal for a long time until the aircraft kept growing in weight and fuel loads became more critical to meet station time. I guess its a big deal again. 1
jordanlc Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Just a shot in the dark here, but I'm at Hurlburt for the rest of the week before heading off to UPT and was wondering if there are any active U-28 guys who would be willing to meet up and shed some light on the mission/airframe? Feel free to PM me, thanks!
ATIS Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 My goodness...who would want to go U-28's??? [press to test that detector first]
LeifEriksen Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Yeah, they'll be around FY14. As far as the PERSTEMPO thing, if that is about assignments, U-28 guys still are having a difficult time getting out of AFSOC or U-28s. Everyone was told again about 4 months ago to not expect to leave the community. Volunteering for a Reaper/ Pred would do it, but not much else. How about for CSOs? I've heard there may be a new airframe soon... any good gossip on that front? About half a cookie dropped right out of my mouth when PP questioned if I should be eating a cookie..... I was never less than 200 lbs. I always viewed the weight issue under the auspice that I was TAMI'd there and was just doing my part to fill the needs of the Air Force. I was never going to be less than 195, but always did my best to stay as low as I could. The weight limits weren't a huge deal for a long time until the aircraft kept growing in weight and fuel loads became more critical to meet station time. I guess its a big deal again. I've been hovering at about 180 since college so I didn't worry much, but I am in U-28 IQT right now and there are plenty of bros who are at least a little over 200 around here, no one has said anything. Maybe the line sqs care more...
nsplayr Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 How about for CSOs? I've heard there may be a new airframe soon... any good gossip on that front? CSOs are even more stuck than pilots...can't RPA your way out even if you wanted to. I can literally think of less than 10 CSOs who have left the community since they started having AD AF CSOs many moons ago. A few to UPT, 1 to U model gunships, 1 to W model gunships, 1 to nav school...everyone else is still here. I've been hovering at about 180 since college so I didn't worry much, but I am in U-28 IQT right now and there are plenty of bros who are at least a little over 200 around here, no one has said anything. Maybe the line sqs care more... Don't be fat and you'll be fine.
LoneStar Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 There are new rumors every day...when the new planes show up on the ramp ill believe the rumors
DEVIL Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 There are new rumors every day...when the new planes show up on the ramp ill believe the rumors Totally. BOOM KAF BURN
CDAWG Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 I was curious if there is a nickname for the U-28A aircraft, or if the aircrew call it something unofficially?
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